Managing and Leading People through Organizational Change: The Theory and Practice of Sustaining Change through People 3rd Edition

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In a world where change is constant, the fundamentals of managing people remain essential. Managing and Leading People through Organizational Change by Professor Julie Hodges is a practical, insightful guide for leaders navigating today’s complex environments.

What makes this book stand out is its real-world relevance-grounded in theory, yet easy to apply. It also brings timely attention to mental health and emotional wellbeing, a crucial aspect of leadership in the post-COVID era. A valuable read for anyone looking to lead with clarity, empathy, and impact.

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“Professor Julie Hodges‘ third edition of Managing and Leading People through Change emerges as a timely and indispensable guide. This updated edition thoughtfully incorporates fresh insights on coping with complacency and opposition, while also addressing the rising importance of employee mental health and wellbeing. These additions make the book especially relevant for leaders navigating the human side of transformation amidst ongoing disruption. Whether you are a senior executive leading enterprise-wide transformation, an HR or change practitioner, or a student seeking to understand modern organizational dynamics, this book offers enduring value.” ― Hendy Harianto, Group CIO, Meratus Group, Indonesia

“Once again, Professor Julie Hodges, delivers an outstanding exploration of both the structural and emotional dimensions of organizational change. This book offers fresh insights into the key drivers of transformation and is a must-read for anyone navigating change and transformation within an organization. The author strikes a great balance between theory and practical applications, including relatable examples, case studies and brainstorming activities that help organizations better understand and manage their unique change journey and transformation.” ― Juna Jumaa, Business Change Management Consultant-Tata Consultancy Services, Sweden

“Managing and Leading People Through Organizational Change is a practical and thoughtful guide for anyone involved in leading change at work. It reminds us that real change isn’t just about systems or strategy-it’s about people. This updated edition includes valuable insights on AI, sustainability, inclusion and hybrid work-issues that are now central to how organizations operate. It also offers tools, case studies and examples that help make complex change feel manageable. Whether you’re a student or a leader in the field, this book is an excellent resource for guiding people through change with clarity. I have my copy handy as there is always helpful and actionable data that I can leverage in my day-to-day job as a change practitioner.” ― Isabella Brusati, Founder, Isabella Brusati and Associates, Italy

“Comprehensive, thorough and well researched book from the best-selling author Professor Julie Hodges. What distinguishes this book from many others in this field is its foundation. Leaders (or aspiring leaders) of businesses and organizations will gain enormous advantage from understanding and applying its pragmatical content in order to mobilize, execute and lift their businesses to another level.” ― Peter Gerlach, Managing Partner, PG International, Germany

“Designed for both leaders and practitioners, this book is not just informative, it is actionable. A must-have resource for anyone serious about delivering change or transformation that is effective, people-centred (and critically), ethical, responsible and sustainable.” ― Barry Eustance, Principal Consultant, The Sixsess Consultancy, UK

“A great read for leaders navigating the complexities of organizational transformation. This book offers a blend of strategic insight and practical guidance. Hodges illuminates the human side of change and remembers that changes can only become a success once you consider the complexity of human nature. This book is a comprehensive resource for anyone committed to driving sustainable business and transformation success.” ― Julia Miranda Wittlin, Organizational Change Manager, Western Europe Customer Success Unit, Microsoft, Netherlands

“As a seasoned change expert, I consider Managing and Leading People Through Organizational Change one of the most essential thought leadership pieces in our field. Professor Julie Hodges offers a clear, evidence-based roadmap that puts people-not just processes-at the center of transformation. With timely insights on AI, hybrid work, new case studies, inclusion and wellbeing, this updated edition is both practical and strategic. Every serious change professional should invest the time to read it.” ― Theresa Moulton, Editor-in-Chief, Change Management Review™, USA

Professor Julie Hodges is a leading international expert on change in organizations, particularly the role and impact of people during transformations. Before entering the academic world Julie worked as a business consultant for over 20 years in several profit and non-profit organizations, including PwC. At PwC Julie was responsible for organizational change and management development in a number of FTSE 100 companies. Julie has also worked with Vertex where she set up and led a commercial consultancy team. Her first role was with the British Council where she was the Development Consultant for East Asia.

Julie has published in a number of international journals on change in organisations. She is the author of several books including ‘Consultancy, Organizational Development and Change’, and ‘ Managing and Leading People through Change’ (Kogan Page). Julie is an Academic Fellow of the ICMCI (International Council of Management Consulting Institutes), a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a Senior Fellow of the Foundation for Management Education (FME). She is also a member of the editorial board of the ‘Management Consulting’ journal.